STM Kings vs. STM Good Myth Backpack 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| STM Kings | Feature | STM Good Myth Backpack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyester | 100% polyester |
STM Good Myth Backpack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the STM Kings and STM Good Myth Backpack 28L
- Opening: Top zip on the STM Kings; Other on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the STM Kings; Yes on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
- Sternum strap: No on the STM Kings; Yes on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the STM Kings; 16in on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the STM Kings; 4 on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
Both have: backpack straps, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 1 accept only the STM Kings, and 3 accept only the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
Only the STM Kings fits
Air Niugini.
Only the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
STM Kings vs. STM Good Myth Backpack 28L: which should you pack?
The STM Good Myth Backpack 28L carries 6L more than the STM Kings (22L vs. 28L), while the STM Kings is the lighter pack at 0.95kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the STM Kings is the better call.